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Transport, petrol prices soar in S’East amid fuel discount

Despite a promised federal fuel discount of N1,350 per litre, petrol prices in Nigeria's South East have remained high with motorists paying between N1,400 and N1,500 per litre at many NNPC stations. This has caused sharp daily increases in transport fares for intra- and inter-state travel, affecting commuters, drivers, traders, and service providers who report unstable incomes and higher costs of goods and services.

Pidgin: Despite di promised federal fuel discount of N1,350 per litre, petrol prices for South East for Nigeria don remain high as motorist dey pay between N1,400 and N1,500 per litre for many NNPC stations. Dis one don cause sharp daily increase for transport fares for inside and outside state travel, wey affect commuters, drivers, traders and service providers wey report unstable income and higher cost of goods and services.

How this affects you: Commuters, motorists, drivers, traders and service providers in Anambra, Abia and Imo states are affected by higher petrol prices between N1,400-N1,500 per litre leading to increased transport fares, unstable daily incomes and higher costs of goods and services.

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